San Quentin News would like to honor and recognize these individuals for their work and contributions to social and criminal justice reform. There is … [Read more...]
What’s really needed are paths to good jobs
To stop the revolving door between poverty and incarceration, the more than 70 million Americans who are justice-involved need access to employment … [Read more...]
For prosecutors nationwide November’s election may heat up
The November election can bring swift and significant changes to the current criminal justice system. This will be based on the outcome of many … [Read more...]
Biden reverses his past position on criminal justice
Presidential candidate Joe Biden says his history of tough-on-crime legislation that led to mass incarcerations needs changes, The Intercept … [Read more...]
Gavin Newsom will introduce a broader criminal justice reform
California’s Governor Gavin Newson Gov. Gavin Newsom will introduce a broader criminal justice reform package as part of his 2020 prison budget … [Read more...]
Warren and criminal justice reform
Presidential candidate and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) finally focused her attention and political career on criminal justice reform. Her plan … [Read more...]
Re:Store Justice starts 5-year restorative justice pilot program
A live internet joint press conference involving San Quentin State Prison and CDCR officials in Sacramento announced a five-year restorative justice … [Read more...]
Kim Kardashian helps formerly incarcerated obtain jobs
Kim Kardashian is working to help formerly incarcerated people obtain jobs as part of her involvement with criminal justice reform. Kardashian … [Read more...]
Families band together creating an alliance focused on protecting incarcerated loved ones
Families and friends of prisoners in Florida are joining forces with advocacy groups to create a stronger voice to protect their loved ones’ rights … [Read more...]
San Quentin News' historical journey
It is a well-known fact among the San Quentin News staff that former Warden Clinton T. Duffy wanted inmates to voice their opinions about whatever … [Read more...]